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Minnesota Timberwolves: 10 burning questions

By Brian Sampson

OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves complains about a call during their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 25, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 25: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves complains about a call during their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 25, 2018 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 10: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 10, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 10: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 10, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) /

2. Can Andrew Wiggins effectively learn how to play as the third wheel?

Andrew Wiggins has experiences the biggest change of any player on the Timberwolves’ roster this season, going from scoring option 1B to the clear third wheel on the team. And oh, boy has he struggeled.

At 17.7 points per game, he’s averaging the least amount of points since his rookie season. Unforuntately, it gets worse, as he’s shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from downtown, both steps back from last season.

Although he’s immensley talented and has great potential, he lacks the killer instinct most star players have in this league. Just watch the next time he lightly lays the ball through the hoop when he has an opportunity to throw down a monster yam.

If he can learn to play off the ball, Wiggins can become one of the greatest third wheels the game has ever seen. This means his catch-and-shoot percentages need to skyrocket and he also needs to stop watching with his hands on the hips. He’s one of the best cutters in the game, but does it all too infrequently.

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